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Former president of Malawi, Dr Joyce Banda, argued that the success of economic integration and development will be attained only when women are “fully integrated into national and regional economies as equal actors and beneficiaries”.
AFRICAN WOMEN

25 Years after Beijing: Changing the script about women’s leadership

Women in Africa should not be viewed as having ‘special negotiating skills’. Instead, we should motivate for more women in leadership positions because of their equality as…

  • Siphokazi Magadla
6 min read
Funding cuts will reverse the progress made and weaken health systems.
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South Africa’s teen moms are on their own

State health facilities and the school curriculum have failed the youth, forcing young mothers into unsupported single parenthood

  • Tebadi Mmotla
6 min read
Sigh. I’m still protesting (Photo Archive)
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Sigh. I’m still protesting

Women may be tired but we must continue to fight abuse for the sake of the new generation

  • Amanda Gouws 1
6 min read